I knew better. Especially after meeting a certain person in person. But when someone looks me in the eye and tries to sell his life of lies, it is really interesting, especially when my intent was only to help his alleged company (and myself).
So, I lost $3k (big deal), but no sleep (and I don't have to worry about protecting myself from fellow inmates). The fat frumpy guy, whose civilization in Israel is at the financial tax-paying behest of my country, sold his soul for a quest for money. If only they could nab the other crooks.